On December 26 (8th Poush), the stock market rose by 4.19 points, closing at 2,630.71, marking a 0.15% increase compared to the previous trading day. Along with the market’s increase, today’s turnover rose to NPR 5.32 Arba, up from NPR 5.20 Arba. The market experienced fluctuations throughout the day and ultimately ended with a modest gain.
Market Summary
By the end of the trading session, the market summary shows that 20,978,979 shares were traded through 61,839 transactions involving 310 scrips. Among the traded companies, 70 experienced an increase in their stock prices, 163 saw a decline, and 9 remained unchanged. The overall sentiment was negative, with most shares being sold.
Top Turnover
Prabhu Bank Limited (PRVU) led the market with the highest turnover of NPR 50.77 crores. It closed at Rs. 244 per share, reflecting an increase from the previous trading day’s closing price of Rs. 230.50.
Top Gainer
Two companies, Support Microfinance Bittiya Sanstha Ltd. (SMB) and Aatmanirbhar Laghubitta Bittiya Sanstha Limited (ANLB), hit the upper circuit, recording the highest growth with a 10% increase in their stock prices. The Top 10 Gainers of the day are listed below:
Top Loser
Three development banks—Corporate Development Bank Limited (CORBL), Narayani Development Bank Limited (NABBC), and Sindhu Bikash Bank Ltd (SINDU)—recorded the highest decline of 10.00%, making them the biggest losers of the day. The Top 10 Losers of the day are listed below:
Top Transaction
Prabhu Bank Limited (PRVU) also recorded the highest number of transactions, with 3,454 trades completed at its last traded price of Rs. 244.
Top Volume
Siddhartha Equity Fund (SEF) had the highest trading volume, with 5,923,340 shares traded. Its last trading price was Rs. 9.70.
Sector-wise Performance
Today’s sector-wise performance showed that most indices closed in the red. The Trading Index recorded the highest increase, rising by 106.70 points (2.31%), while the Finance Index experienced the largest decline, dropping by 85.30 points (2.70%).
